COLLEGE NAMES TOP 6

Outstanding Seniors For 2021

The College of Education and Human Sciences recognized six Outstanding Seniors for 2021. With more than 800 seniors in the graduating class, these students represent the top 1 percent. Those selected for this prestigious honor have displayed their commitment to the landgrant mission through research, outreach and coursework.

Anna Rankin

Vernon, New Jersey Nutritional sciences, option in dietetics

Anna Rankin worked as a medical services clerical staff member and a student employee for OSU facilities management. She also served as president of the Chi Alpha campus ministry and the OSU Nutritional Sciences Club. Her senior capstone project — Choose Orange — promoted healthy dining on the OSU campus.

“Anna’s willingness to go above and beyond in her classwork, as well as her research interest and abilities, will bring great value to her career as she leads with a cutting edge of evidencebased practice,” said Dr. Jill Joyce, assistant professor of public health nutrition.

Sydney Bellah Stillwater

Human development and family science, option in child and family services

Sydney Bellah worked with the Institute for Developmental Disabilities as an undergraduate researcher. She was a Wentz Research Scholar and Freshman Research Scholar, studying forgiveness among female prison inmates and marriage longevity. Bellah supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as an Opportunity Orange Book Club facilitator and was active on campus as a student council member, Center for Family Services intern and OSU Cycling Team member.

“Her enthusiasm is contagious and her tenacity and passion in approaching challenging tasks is admirable,” said Dr. Jennifer Jones, associate professor of human development and family science.

“It has been an honor to observe her personal growth and development.”

Camryn Chitty

Choctaw, Oklahoma Human development and family science, option in child and family services.

Camryn Chitty has been an active researcher in the OSU Child Trauma Prevention Lab and presented at conferences of the Oklahoma Psychological Society and the Oklahoma Psychological Association. She held numerous campus leadership positions, including president of the national service sorority, Omega Phi Alpha.

“Camryn is a competent and driven young woman who is highly motivated to succeed,” said Dr. Lana Beasley, associate professor of human development and family science.

“Camryn represents everything that an OSU student should be — kind, caring, dedicated, hardworking and driven toward excellence.”

Danielle Anastasi

Conroe, Texas Nutritional sciences, option in dietetics

Danielle Anastasi was an active contributor in the Lab for Applied Nutrition and Exercise Science studying cardiovascular and liver health. She was involved with Project H.E.A.R.T. — a nutrition program delivering healthy meals to seniors in Stillwater — and the Eating Recovery Center. Anastasi also created and led a diversity, equity and inclusion committee in her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma.

“Danielle has overcome challenges, gained confidence and taken advantage of important opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom,” said Jennifer Eisensmith, nutritional sciences academic advisor. “These experiential learning opportunities have given Danielle the strong foundation she needed for academic and serviceoriented success.”

Seniors Of Distinction

Additionally, the college recognized 34 Seniors of Distinction for 2021.

Malorie Allen, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, design, housing and merchandising, option in fashion design and production

Craig Anderson Dallas, aerospace administration and operations, option in aviation management

Madison Brook Tulsa, design, housing and merchandising, option in interior design

Elizabeth Burks Amarillo, Texas, nutritional sciences, option in human nutrition/pre-medical sciences

Alexis Blaire Brannon, Centerton, Arkansas, elementary education

Hannah Childers Castle Rock, Colorado, elementary education

Emily Kruse

Coos Bay, Oregon Aerospace administration and operations, option in professional pilot

Emily Kruse was a McKnight Leadership Scholar and volunteers with numerous organizations, including Our Daily Bread, Payne County Youth Services and Habitat for Humanity.

Kruse is a member of the Flying Aggies and the OSU Flight Team. She also helped found the Women in Aviation International Chapter and serves as its president.

“Based on her success at OSU, it is evident that she is going to accomplish great things, and have a profound and lasting impact on our professional pilot program and the College of Education and Human Sciences,” said Madison Hagen, aviation academic advisor.

Hope

Jandreau

Oklahoma City

Nutritional sciences, option in dietetics

Hope Jandreau served as a member of the Education and Human Sciences Student Council and interned with Stillwater Church of Christ and the University Center campus ministry. She worked in the medical field as a dietary aide at VITAL Healthcare and was the student council liaison for the OSU Nutritional Sciences Club.

“Hope’s quick learning and high critical thinking abilities stand out from her peers,” Jill Joyce, assistant professor of public health nutrition, said. “She inspires greatness in herself and those around her.”

Rachel Dockrey Shawnee, Oklahoma, nutritional sciences, option in dietetics

Ashtyn Fox Pflugerville, Texas, human development and family science, option in early childhood education

Isabella Garagusi Tulsa, design, housing and merchandising, option in fashion design and production

Allison Girty Amarillo, Texas, elementary education

Alexis Gonzales Granbury, Texas, design, housing and merchandising, option in fashion design and production

Trey Gradnigo Edmond, Oklahoma, applied exercise science, option in pre-professional

Halle Hannon Mustang, Oklahoma, nutritional sciences, option in human nutrition/pre-medical sciences

Ashley Henry Claremore, Oklahoma, elementary education

Logan Hutto McKinney, Texas, aerospace administration and operations, option in aviation management

Rebekah Kafer Duncan, Oklahoma, design, housing and merchandising, option in fashion merchandising

Emilee Kula, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, human development and family science, option in child and family services

Kelsey Lauerman Cushing, Oklahoma, human development and family science, option in child and family services

Kamryn Marth Tulsa, applied exercise science, option in strength and conditioning

Macy McAnally Lewisville, Texas, design, housing and merchandising, option in merchandising

Karen “KD” McCloy Gruver, Texas, aerospace administration and operations, option in professional pilot

Meg Perez Wichita, Kansas, human development and family science, option in child and family services

Payton Price, Stillwater, nutritional sciences, option in allied health

Jocelin Rocha-Honorato, Oklahoma City, elementary education

Sydnee Scott Edmond, Oklahoma, nutritional sciences, option in allied health

Tara Serocki Littleton, Colorado, aerospace administration and operations, option in professional pilot

Preston Shoemaker Frisco, Texas, aerospace administration and operations, option in professional pilot

Makayla Simmons Owasso, Oklahoma, nutritional sciences, option in dietetics

Lindsay “Blake” Smith, Arnett, Oklahoma, nutritional sciences, option in dietetics

Allison Stuckey Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, elementary education

Taylor Transou, Dallas, elementary education

Audrey Wint, Tulsa, health education and promotion, option in exercise and health

Dosik Woo Tulsa, health education and promotion, option in exercise and health

Kyle Young Owasso, Oklahoma, aerospace administration and operations, option in technical service management